Packaging Designer

Oliver Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Packaging Designer to create innovative folding carton concepts based on customer requests. The role requires ownership of the design process from concept to implementation and collaboration with multiple departments.

Proficiency with Artios CAD, CAD-based file preparation for printing plates, and vendor coordination are essential. The ideal candidate will work with vendors, provide accurate files, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Complete understanding of packaging techniques and methods.
• Strong knowledge of structural packaging design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow best practices for structural creation to meet customer needs.
• Lead the design process for folding carton packaging, including brainstorming and prototyping.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their packaging structural needs.
• Evaluate consumer and market trends for packaging materials.
• Conduct research on technology, techniques, innovations, and new materials.
• Understand and optimize material choices based on requirements and availability.
• Create designs using CAD and Artios.
• Maintain project files and CAD assets; operate the sample cutting table.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Convert sketches into 2D/3D models for display and production.

Skills

Packaging techniques

Structural packaging design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking under deadlines

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Artios CAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Cape Pack

WebCenter

Adobe applications

Salesforce

Job description

Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day?

Oliver Inc. is hiring! Our growing Company is looking for enthusiastic talents to partner with our customers for all their printing and packaging needs!

Oliver Inc is offering speed, consistency and nimbleness as a one-stop solution for all of your printing & packaging needs. At Oliver Inc, our core values are part of the framework of our organization. We\'re passionate and enjoy our work! We value respect and focus on servicing our customers\' needs by providing them with creative solutions that help build their brands. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.

Oliver Inc is looking for an experienced Packaging Designer to join our team. The person will be responsible for creating innovative folding carton concepts utilizing creativity, imagination and originality based on Customer requests. The ideal candidate will take ownership in exceeding customer\'s needs and production feasibility, understanding all phases of the design process from conceptual to strategic, and tactical to implementation. The Packaging Designer will collaborate with all the departments involved, timely providing clear and accurate structural drawings, running projects with little support. The successful candidate possesses experience working with vendors and providing accurate files in a variety of formats for printing plate and cutting die orders.

About the Role:

As our Packaging Designer, you will:

• Follow best practices for structural creation to make sure customer\'s needs are addressed.
• Lead the design process for folding carton packaging which includes brainstorming, sketching, and creating prototypes.
• Work with clients to understand their packaging structural needs.
• Evaluate consumer and market trends for packaging materials.
• Conduct research relating to technology, techniques, innovations, new products, and new materials.
• Understand and optimize material choices based on customer requirements and material availability. Provide guidance regarding most cost-effective designs.
• Create design using CAD and Artios.
• Maintaining project files and CAD files. Operating and maintaining the sample cutting table.
• Manage multiple projects at one time while meeting deadlines for each.
• Convert sketches and ideas into 2D/3D display models with cutting tables and knife tools.
• Liaison between customer and production to ensure project is being executed to customer\'s expectations.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Packaging Designer if your background includes:

• A complete understanding of packaging techniques/methods and structural packaging design.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 10 + years of job-related experience.
• Experience operating a sample cutting table.
• Proficiency with Artios CAD, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required. Familiarity with other Esko software like Cape Pack and WebCenter is a plus. Being well versed with Adobe applications and Salesforce is desired but not required.
• Team Player with ability to multi-task with deadlines while still meeting standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Trouble shooting mind set.
• Attention to detail and excellent close vision.

Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.